386 reactions · 55 shares | We’re excited to present the launch of Smithsonian Channel. We're the new place for awe-inspiring stories, powerful documentaries, and amazing factual entertainment that explores:  Air & Space  History 離 Science 璉 Nature  Pop-Culture  Join us on Freeview 99, Freesat 175, SKY 195/889, Virgin 295 | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

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334K views · 2.5K reactions | Not even fish are safe from this agile arachnid. Beyond its skillful hunting, the fishing spider is also one of nature's most stunning animals.  : Crazy Monster: Spiders | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

Orangutans—they’re just like us? If you’ve ever struggled to teach a human baby the basics, you’ll appreciate this video compilation. 🤣 Watch what happens when these baby orangutans’ lessons at Orangutan Jungle School don’t go quite as planned. https://bitly.com/3m5kDZB | Smithsonian Channel

8.7M views · 71K reactions | Here's a front yard like you've never seen, with its insect residents scaled up to epic proportions. See what happens when a grasshopper and a praying mantis battle on Macro Worlds, new today. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook